141003.Senior Auditor at HILLSBOROUGH CO AVIATION AUTHORITY in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Senior Auditor

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Internal Audit Department is to assist the Authority in achieving its mission by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.  A Senior Auditor performs professional assurance and consulting engagements including all phases of planning, fieldwork, and reporting.  The Senior Auditor is responsible for developing objectives, audit programs, and the appropriate scope and procedures to assist with completing the annual audit plan.  As a key member of the Internal Audit Department, a Senior Auditor will partner with departments across the entire organization and commercial entities with whom contractual relationships exist to identify areas of risk, make valuable recommendations, and influence positive change.  Senior Auditors report to the Vice President of Internal Audit.   

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SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

Compensation: $91,000 and up based on experience.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

WORKPLACE TYPE: This hybrid position requires you to work at least three (3) days or more on-site in the office based on business needs.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Plan and perform assurance and consulting engagements over various department processes, gross receipts related to concessionaires, and expenditures of contractors and outside vendors from beginning to end.

·        Assign and oversee the work of staff and intern-level professional auditors engaged in various engagements.

·    Obtain and review evidence ensuring engagement conclusions are well-documented.  Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk. Ensure conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.

·    Prepare and review completed engagement reports and analyses for completeness of preparation and conformance with engagement objectives, professional auditing standards, and department procedures.

·        Perform special projects as needed.

·     Attend meetings and communicate effectively with Authority department representatives or representatives in external organizations, as needed.  Represent the Department in outside meetings and conferences, as needed.

·        Participate in decisions relating to changes in auditing policies and procedures.

·        Keep informed on legal opinions, rules, regulations, standards, and related information pertaining to internal audits.

·        Ensure adherence to applicable Authority, Department, and professional policies and standard procedures.

·        Perform other related duties as required.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The Authority reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

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REQUIRED FOR ALL AUTHORITY JOBS

·         In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Authority, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the Authority Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

·         Complies with all Authority Policies and Standard Procedures.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or Public Administration.


• Possession of at least one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).


• At least four years of experience as a professional Internal Auditor.


• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.

  

 

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electronic audit work paper software is preferred.


• Experience with data analysis software is a plus.


• Experience in construction auditing is a plus.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·     Extensive knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or IIA Standards (Red Book).

·    Moderate knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to fiscal management of government agencies, including those funded by federal grants.

·     Experience working and/or auditing within an ERP environment.

·     Experience with general information systems auditing (general computer controls, finance-related software applications).

·     Excellent intellectual curiosity and analytical and critical thinking skills.

·     Strong listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic.

·     Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change.

·     Ability to proactively research business best practice concepts to apply as appropriate.

·     Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of an auditing team in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

·     Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data and devise audit procedures and techniques.

·     Ability to oversee the preparation of complete and accurate audit reports and statements, including those of a complex nature.

·     Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

·     Ability to exercise sound judgment in applying audit standards and principles to complex auditing problems.

·     Ability to plan, organize and analyze data, make logical conclusions, and identify the underlying cause of an issue.

·     Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.

·     Strong organization and follow-up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines and commitments.

·     Ability to lead follow-up of responses for assigned projects, evaluate the adequacy of the corrective action, and plan for follow-up testing.

·     Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.

·     Ability to work in both independent contributor and team roles.

·  Ability to work effectively with others, including other auditors, personnel from other departments, and personnel from outside organizations.

·     Ability to review work papers of other team members and provide constructive feedback.

·     Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·     Ability to perform work assignments with objectivity and integrity.

·     Ability to maintain confidential information.

·     Experience with electronic audit work paper software is preferred.

·     Experience with IDEA data analysis software is a plus.

·     Experience in construction auditing is a plus.

 

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The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority/Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

 

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority/Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the  application and testing process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.

 

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